See, this gets into the whole 'computer-use' philosophy, and the question of whether or not programs/operating systems are just becoming bloated. Take a look at Office, particularly Word. Have there been really significant changes to the way Word operates in the last 6 or 7 years? Not really, it functions basically the same way as it did, barring a few minor additions. But will Office 2007 run (well) on a computer manufactured in, say, 2002? Probably not.
Why I hate Apple stores
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See, this gets into the whole 'computer-use' philosophy, and the question of whether or not programs/operating systems are just becoming bloated. Take a look at Office, particularly Word. Have there been really significant changes to the way Word operates in the last 6 or 7 years? Not really, it functions basically the same way as it did, barring a few minor additions. But will Office 2007 run (well) on a computer manufactured in, say, 2002? Probably not.
Other than my first iPod (which I got at Best Buy), I've gotten the other four on their website - despite a tiny bit of a wait, it's worth it. You can engrave it and everything, and just let them ship it to you.
I didn't either. To make sure we are all thinking of the same thing, are you guys talking about trying to go into the Buckle, touch the back wall of the store and get out without a sales person talking to you?
.... Perhaps I need to go challenge the Apple store over my lunch...
lol, I suppose I should add that, until a couple months ago, I used a Macintosh SE/30 (manufactured in 1989) on a pretty regular basis. And it could do basically everything you need a modern computer to do (Word process, browse the internet, etc.)
I won't go into any Apple vs PC debate, but a solution for you is:
1.) Go online to Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
2.) Schedule an appointment
3.) Show up for appointment
4.) Get new iPod
I have done the same thing as you and waited around, but after I learned you can schedule it online, it's not really a big deal.
I'm with everyone else... 45 minutes of waiting, and you're complaining about them replacing your iPod on the spot? I wish I got that kind of service their.
While their in-store customer service absolutely rocks (no more than a few days turnaround to ship my laptop for repair, and returned), I'm still kind of peeved that I've had to replace my laptop's logic board 3 times under warranty, and they never gave me any option for a complete replacement. Now I'm sitting with a ticking time bomb that's out of warranty, just waiting for the same logic board problem.
Like I said before, if it weren't for their customer service and quick repairs, I'd be absolutely done with Apple at this point. But even if they happen to make a faulty computer, they do take care of their customers extremely well. I had my girlfriend go in with a dead RAM stick to the Apple Store, and they gave her a brand new stick of RAM that was double the size of her former memory, no strings attached. I dare you to find any of that kind of service from Dell or Best Buy.
While their in-store customer service absolutely rocks (no more than a few days turnaround to ship my laptop for repair, and returned), I'm still kind of peeved that I've had to replace my laptop's logic board 3 times under warranty, and they never gave me any option for a complete replacement. Now I'm sitting with a ticking time bomb that's out of warranty, just waiting for the same logic board problem.
Like I said before, if it weren't for their customer service and quick repairs, I'd be absolutely done with Apple at this point. But even if they happen to make a faulty computer, they do take care of their customers extremely well. I had my girlfriend go in with a dead RAM stick to the Apple Store, and they gave her a brand new stick of RAM that was double the size of her former memory, no strings attached. I dare you to find any of that kind of service from Dell or Best Buy.
Unfortunately, they weren't just handing out new/refurbished iPods to everyone that had problems today. I was told I can have it repaired or trade it in. That sucks.
Yes, they've even had the functionality built in for awhile now. In the past, the "right click" has been Command+Click, but I've always been able to bind a secondary button on my mouse to that keystroke... And I've owner Macs my entire life. Apple discouraged use of the right click for a long time by shipping their computers with one button mice, but it's never been impossible. Even their new Mighty Mouse has a secondary button, although it's very poorly implemented.
I had an issue with my son's ipod - cracked screen and the headphone jack wasn't working. They told me i could have it repaired there or trade it in. I decided to send it off to Kokopelli Music for repairs. It was considerably cheaper and they even shipped it for free. I couldn't be happier with the results.
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I love apple. But in your case it seems like it took you a long time to get to this conclusion. I would suggest the problem is not with apple but with you and apple.
I don't know what happened to the Touch. One minute it was working fine and the next minute it was black.
My other ipod had a bad hard drive. For months I could here it spinning.
I've never dropped an Ipod and in truth I rarely use them.
